Fast facts: Head chef and owner Dwana Dominick brought her family to San Antonio from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home, and she decided her children would have better educational opportunities here. Originally, she opened her restaurant at 5170 Randolph Blvd. and gained a following for her ever-changing menu of Creole and Cajun dishes, all made from scratch. This location opened earlier this summer, and patrons included Rackers from the adjacent Rackspace campus to nearby office workers, a few military members in uniform and occasional downtowners making the drive. Monday through Wednesdays, it's open for lunch only; Thursday through Saturday is lunch and dinner, and Sunday offers a brunch.

Impressions: As soon as we tasted the slight kick of cayenne in the appetizer of crabmeat puppies that enhanced the flavor of the delicate seafood, we knew we were in the hands of a master. The shrimp po' boy balanced a seasoning spice with just enough shredded lettuce and mayo with a proper sandwich roll, while an accompanying cup of gumbo made us all happy. The blackened catfish Orleans, topped with a rich spicy cream sauce on top of dirty rice, was on point, as were the red beans and rice with sausage. Even a side of green beans had enough seasonings to satisfy.

Perhaps it was overkill to get some peach cobbler, but we couldn't help ourselves.